Problems resolved and optimization of configuration scenarios with this hotfix:
● The Reset bit is not reliably executed for the following HMI devices:
– OP 73
– OP 73micro
– OP 77A
– TP 177A
– TP 177micro
– Basic Panels
● The opening times for screens on the TP 177A und TP 177micro have increased with
WinCC flexible 2008.
● The hour glass is not shown when changing screens on the TP 177A and TP 177micro
HMI devices. This can result in malfunctions.
● No "Bit" data type tags should be configured in the "R" area on the OP 77A, TP 177A and
Basic Panels with Allen Bradley DF1, because incorrect values may occur.
● Sporadical interrupts of connection with TP 177micro.

This hotfix corrects the following problems in the engineering system and optimizes configuration scenarios:
● Instance update of faceplates
Some changes do not require an instance update of faceplates.
● Errors during compilation
Deriving an instance from faceplates with formatted text results in errors during compiling.
● Error with dragging and dropping faceplates from a library
● Problems updating faceplates
Using formatted text in faceplates results in errors when updating these faceplates.
● Using "Undo" and "Redo" on faceplates with formatted text and structures results in corruption.
● Errors during STEP 7 synchronization
If you replace a CPU with another that has a different revision level, STEP7
synchronization may not function correctly.
● SIMOTION projects cannot be opened
In some circumstances, HMI projects created with WinCC flexible 2007 cannot be opened in SIMOTION.
● Problems with DEMO mode
No DEMO mode after removing valid compact keys.
● Error installing MSDE
● Error message when closing WinCC flexible
If the last action you perform in WinCC flexible is changing the visibility of layers, an error message appears when you close WinCC flexible.
● Canceling "Save as version"
Depending on the computer load, "Save as version" cancels without results.
● Save as version without administrator rights
If you do configuration work without administrator rights, you cannot use "Save as version".
● Internal error
If you delete a trend display that contains routing tags, internal errors occur.
● Illegal array lengths with TP177 6" and TP177 6" portrait devices
● USB PPI cable 6ES7901-3DB30-0XA0 as of Version 06
The "Reset to default settings" fails with the following HMI devices:
– Mobile Panel 277
– MP 277
– Mobile Panel 177 DP
– Mobile Panel 177 PN
– Mobile Panel 277
– TP 177B (without TP 177B 4")
– OP 177B
– TP 277
– OP 277
– MP 177
– TP170A
– TP170micro
This hotfix corrects the following problems in Runtime and optimizes its performance:
● After stopping Runtime and restarting the device, the last language to which you switched is no longer active.
You have transferred a project to an HMI device and switched to a different configured language.
You then stop Runtime and restart the HMI device.
When the HMI device has started and is ready to operate, the language to which you last switched is no longer active.
All CE devices are affected
● After WinCC flexible Runtime 2008 has been removed, some ActiveX applications (for example, Automation License Manager) may no longer run correctly.
Note
It is imperative that the hotfix be installed before WinCC flexible Runtime 2008 is removed.
● Text fields are displayed truncated.
When you convert projects from WinCC flexible 2007 to WinCC flexible 2008, configured text fields may be shown truncated in Runtime, if the "Adapt utomatically" option is disabled

Problems resolved and optimization of configuration scenarios with this hotfix:
● Error converting project.
If you convert a project from a previous version to WinCC flexible 2008, the conversion
may fail.
● Defective faceplates after project conversion.
If you convert a project from a previous version to WinCC flexible 2008, individual
faceplates may be defective after project conversion.

Problems corrected in Hotfix 2
This hotfix corrects the following problems in the engineering system and optimizes configuration scenarios:
● Incorrect display of graphical elements
If you work with many graphical elements in WinCC flexible, the graphical elements are no longer displayed correctly.
● Error message while compiling
You will see the following error message during compilation of a comprehensive WinCC flexible project:
"The WinCC flexible Engineering System does not have sufficient memory to continue and must be shut down. Close all unnecessary applications and restart the
WinCC flexible Engineering System."
● Failed project transfer
If you have compiled a project with WinCC flexible Service Pack 1, it can no longer be transferred to the HMI device. The compiled project file ".fwx" is too large.

Problems corrected in Hotfix 1 wrote:This hotfix corrects the following problems in the engineering system and optimizes configuration
scenarios:
● Internal compiler error with tags with linked animations.
If an error occurs with tags with linked animations, the affected location is displayed.
● Conversion error opening projects created prior to WinCC flexible 2008 SP1.
Events at a tag with array elements are deleted during conversion.
● Incorrect references after conversion of projects created prior to WinCC flexible 2008 SP1.
The events at a tag with array elements deleted as a result of the conversion error are restored.
If you have configured a new event in a project that has already been converted, the old incorrect reference is deleted.
The affected tags are logged in the output window in either case.
● Long compile times in projects with numerous faceplate instances.

Support for Microsoft Windows 7WinCC flexible with Step7 Integration under Windows 7
SIMATIC Step7 V5.4 is not released for the operating system Microsoft Windows 7. It therefore is not possible to use WinCC flexible and Step7 in the integrated mode under Windows 7. For this a separate release will be carried out at a later time2. New Functionality
Engineering and usability
● New menu command for clearing the list of most recently opened projects
● Object view shows additional information
– Tag comments
– Recipe number

EKB install has only Version 1.0. WinCCFlexible is running but maybe there some parts which doesnt work without these keys.

for testing Simatic_EKB_Install_2010_05_09.zip

Size: 6158 KB
wait report

! all previous versions may fail if the installed the new version of the ALM v5 keys - type v5!
error will be corrected in future versions.
Because of the new release ALM v5 may be many intermediate versions as far as finding new challenges.

some of my collegues have installed Flex2008 + SP2 while I stayed at SP1 + HF5. It looks fine and works perfectly, but it seems the projects are not compatible, other guys can open mine, but I cannot open theirs. IF it's true then we have a problem... Un-documented, of course.

some of my collegues have installed Flex2008 + SP2 while I stayed at SP1 + HF5. It looks fine and works perfectly, but it seems the projects are not compatible, other guys can open mine, but I cannot open theirs. IF it's true then we have a problem... Un-documented, of course.

I wonder if anyone else has the same experience or can post a link.

Flex2008 SP2 use new database engine
for this it convert old Flex2008 SP1 project to new database

SHKODRAN wrote:I have installed this version , everything is working very well , but I don't find the "Migration" tool installed?
Wincc installation is finished correctly , without any problem!
How I can convert Protool 6.03 project to this Wnicc 2008?

about ProTool Migration wrote:ProTool Migration:
Because of the neccessary changes for the 64 Bit support under Windows 7, the ProTool migration cannot be offered any more with Service Pack 3 for WinCC flexible 2008.

I didn't. I had installed wincclfex 2008 SP3. It has sensed that SP2 is installed, then it removed winccflex, reboot the PC and it installed SP3. Thanks god there were no problems and now it works with SP3.

Any solution for above problem ?
i got this message and i think it's related to same above problem
WinCC flexible / Sm@rtService for PC-RT and WinCC flexible / Sm@rtAccess for PC-RT
i checked last Sim_EKB_Install
License manager

ReRead Help file - no need install ALL keys !!! Install only 1 required key for option with major version numberHow can you deactivate the Trial License when the message appears indicating that the Trial License has expired, although the Floating License has been installed?https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs ... t/24200966